How to Create a Comforting Travel Bag

While traveling, everyone can benefit from a comforting travel bag. Making a personalized bag for a traveler will help to ease of the stress he may encounter. It may be the difference between a tense trip and one full of wonderful memories.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Find a nice bag that you like. Picking one that appeals to you and that you would like to carry is important.

2. Consider what you would like in your travel bag. Ask yourself what will bring you comfort and ease anxiety. This is a very personal choice. It could be as simple as a good book, an eye pillow or a worry ball. Think small and think comforting.

3. Keep airport guidelines in mind. If you will be using air travel, this is important. Pick up a bag small enough to be carried on. Refer to the airline's list of permitted items.

4. Think about other comforting items to include. A portable music player, lotion in a comforting scent and herbal tea bags are all things to include.

5. Purchase relaxation CDs or MP3 tracks to listen to while traveling. There are many on the market to pick. Listening to these may help the anxiety of traveling.

6. Use your bag. Keep it close by while traveling. Listen to the relaxating music before you become anxious. Take out the pillow to get comfortable and relax. Just carrying the bag may give you comfort. It can really be a piece of home you take with you.

Tips & Warnings

• The travel comfort bag is for your comfort. If there is an item that seems silly, but offers you comfort, include it.
• Make travel comfort bags for your children. Be sure to include them in the process of picking out the items.
• Placing a few drops of lavender on a pillow will help you to sleep in a strange place.

Resources

• The TSA has a list of permitted items.